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Some keepers report increased success when using very low levels of salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature: Coldwater fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHabitat: Their natural range consists of slow, lagging rivers and streams, as well as ponds densely packed with weeds. They are even found in similar habitats in estuarine regions and have some degree of brackish tolerance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquarium: Your aquarium should be heavily planted and have a fine gravel or sand substrate. Surface cover is preferred, with duckweed floating at the top of the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreeding: This is easily achieved as the fish is a livebearer. 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Hardy and full of character, they’re a fantastic choice for community aquariums and a great option for both beginner and experienced fish keepers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese peaceful fish do best in groups and thrive in well-maintained aquariums with plenty of swimming space, plants, and stable water conditions. They can adapt well to a range of setups and may even breed readily in the home aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTemperature: 24–28°C\u003cbr\u003eTank size: 75L+\u003cbr\u003eDiet: Quality flakes, algae-based foods, vegetables, frozen foods, and live foods\u003cbr\u003eTemperament: Peaceful, active livebearer\u003cbr\u003eAdult size: Around 8–10cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver Mollies are constantly on the move and bring plenty of life and activity to any aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🐾 From fins to paws and claws, we’re here to help you find the perfect pet! 🐾\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paws \u0026 Claws Manawatu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47681230373100,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/1081\/5980\/files\/Blue_and_White_Waves_Car_Wash_Poster_2.png?v=1788146614"},{"product_id":"jewel-cichlid","title":"Locally Bred Jewel Cichlid  (5-6cm)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll our live fish orders are sent out on Mondays, Tuesdays \u0026amp; Wednesdays (excluding public holidays)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf we have to order your fish in, this may not leave until the following week.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf your order contains any dried products such as food, spare parts or medications etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour order will be shipped out on the above days as your live fish (Mon-Wed).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Jewel Cichlid is a striking freshwater fish renowned for its brilliant red body and shimmering blue-green spots. Full of personality and confidence, these African cichlids make a stunning centrepiece in the right aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Up to 12–15cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Semi-aggressive to aggressive, especially when breeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 150L+ recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High-quality cichlid pellets, frozen foods, live foods, and occasional vegetable matter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 24–28°C, pH 6.5–7.8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJewel Cichlids thrive in well-filtered aquariums with plenty of rocks, caves, and territories to explore. They are intelligent, active fish that can become highly territorial, particularly during breeding, so careful selection of tank mates is important. They are best kept with other robust species of a similar size and temperament.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most rewarding aspects of keeping Jewel Cichlids is watching their breeding behaviour. They form devoted pairs, carefully guard their eggs, and provide exceptional parental care for their fry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with all our livestock, we encourage researching their care requirements before purchasing to ensure they are the right fit for your aquarium. 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They make a fantastic feature fish while also spending plenty of time grazing around the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Golden Longfin Bristlenose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Longfin Bristlenose are a selectively bred variety of Bristlenose Pleco (Ancistrus). As they mature, males typically develop much more prominent bristles around the face, while females generally have fewer or much smaller bristles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir long, flowing fins make them particularly eye-catching compared with standard Bristlenose varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAquarium Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally peaceful and suitable for most community aquariums. 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Good filtration and regular water changes are important for maintaining excellent water quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDiet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Longfin Bristlenose are omnivorous grazers and should be provided with a varied diet rather than relying solely on algae within the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer quality sinking \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pawsandclawsmanawatu.co.nz\/products\/hikari-tropical-algae-wafer-sinking\"\u003ealgae wafers\u003c\/a\u003e and pleco foods alongside vegetables such as courgette. Occasional protein-based foods can also be included as part of a balanced diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDriftwood is also highly recommended within their aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOODS WE RECCOMEND \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pawsandclawsmanawatu.co.nz\/products\/hikari-tropical-algae-wafer-sinking\"\u003eHikari Tropical Algae Wafer Sinking\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pawsandclawsmanawatu.co.nz\/products\/aqua-one-vege-wafers\"\u003eAqua One Vege Wafers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pawsandclawsmanawatu.co.nz\/products\/xtreme-scrapers-14mm-wafer-68g\"\u003eXtreme Scrapers 14mm Wafers \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewhile Bristlenose Plecos are often purchased as \"clean-up fish\", they should never be expected to survive purely on algae or leftover food. They are a fish in their own right and require a complete diet, suitable hiding places and good water quality to thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir peaceful personality, manageable adult size and striking golden long fins make them a fantastic addition to many established tropical aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paws \u0026 Claws Manawatu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48247818387692,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/1081\/5980\/files\/BlueandWhiteWavesCarWashPoster_1.png?v=1788146172"}],"url":"https:\/\/pawsandclawsmanawatu.co.nz\/collections\/locally-bred-live-fish.oembed","provider":"Paws and Claws Manawatu ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}